The first step for attaching the Apple host is to install
the host bus adapter (HBA).
Before you install the HBA, ensure that the system supports
it. If you must verify that the HBA is supported, see the supported
hardware list at the following websites:
To install the HBA, complete the following steps:
- Shut down your host and its attached peripheral devices
by following the recommendations of the manufacturer.
- Install the HBA by using the adapter installation instructions
of the manufacturer.